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A Short Summary of the Ins & Outs of Autism

What is Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? It's a developmental disability that affects the typical development of communication, behavioral and social skills. Some children develop in some of these areas and may have difficulties in others. One thing for sure is that the child’s learning, thinking and problem-solving abilities will have delays and may worsen over time without additional support from specialists. What should I do next? Express your concerns to your do

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What I Wish Ppl Knew About My Job

What I Wish People Knew About My Job as a COTA

Katie: When many people hear the words “Occupational Therapy”, they think that I am here to help find them a job. Well, not quite. Instead of linking the word “occupation” with job, think of it more as, “What occupies your time?”, “What do you do on a daily basis?”, and “What skills do you need to complete these activities?” Occupational therapy is one of those careers that so many people don’t know about, unless a loved one or they, themselves have received OT. I’m so often

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What I Wish Ppl Knew About My Job

What I Wish People Knew About My Job As An Occupational Therapist

Cindy: As an occupational therapist, I wear many hats. As a healer, I need to be a good listener for my patient, in order to hear the real issues and areas to address effectively. I can perform manual treatments to reduce swelling and pain, teach how to move body parts that are limited temporarily or modified activities when permanent loss is present. As an advocate, my role is to help the patient be re-integrated into their community, their family, or whatever group, cultura

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